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Stonebridge Companies Announces New e-Commerce Manager, Melissa Madtson
Englewood-based Stonebridge Companies, a leader in hotel development and property management, has announced the appointment of Melissa Madtson as the e-Commerce Manager for the company. Ms. Madtson brings a wealth of experience to her new position, having worked previously at Breakthrough Management Group International and at Outback Steakhouse Incorporated. - November 20, 2009 - Stonebridge Companies
Christmas Time with Shopping Specials and Winter Activities at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
To offer guests a special experience during Christmas time, be it focusing on shopping or other activities, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has created excellent packages in outstanding destinations worldwide. All packages can be easily booked through the hotel chain’s webpage on www.swissotel.com and are subject to availability. - November 19, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Oldsmar Residence Inn and Courtyard by Marriott Have Become Members of the Florida Green Lodging Program
The Courtyard Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott in Oldsmar have recently become members of the Florida Green Lodging Program. This is following Marriott International’s announcement of plans to make its global headquarters and up to 30 hotels, in design and under construction, LEED... - November 18, 2009 - Residence Inn and Courtyard by Marriott
New Market Data Shows Increased Interest in London Serviced Offices Amongst Start Ups and Small Businesses
Serviced office enquiries on the rise as small businesses and start-ups turn to cost-conscious and flexible ways of managing office space - November 16, 2009 - Executive Offices Group
Aqua Hotels Adding Maile Sky Court in Waikiki as of December 1
Addition increases Aqua's inventory to 17 hotels throughout Hawaii. - November 16, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Book an Executive Offices Group London Meeting Room Before Christmas and Enjoy a Complimentary Fortnum & Mason Gift Box
Give your end of year meetings and Christmas drinks receptions added sparkle with Executive Offices Group’s exclusive winter gift: a Fortnum & Mason champagne and chocolates gift box - November 15, 2009 - Executive Offices Group
"Variations" Exhibition at Le Méridien Malta
Two Maltese artists, Paul Galea and Carmel Bonello, show their latest works. - November 14, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Eight Hotels Australia Elects Epoque Hotels for GDS Representation
The Australian superb collection of boutique hotels joins Epoque - November 14, 2009 - Epoque Hotels
Bingham Wins Two Visit London Awards
Epoque Hotels is proud to announce that on November 5th, the Bingham boutique hotel, restaurant and bar on the banks of the River Thames in Richmond upon Thames, took gold in the ‘Best Gastronomic Experience’ and ‘Best Small Hotel/B&B of the year’ categories at the BT Visit London Awards, which were hosted by Neil Fox, Magic 105.4 More Music Breakfast Host with support from Justin Wilkes and Neev from Kiss 100. Guest presenters included singer Kim Wilde and paralympian Ade Adepitan. - November 14, 2009 - Epoque Hotels
Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rentals Completes VRMA Professional Development Conference
Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rentals Completes Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) professional development conference in Washington D.C. - November 13, 2009 - Lahaina Island Accommodations
Edgewood Man Hits Mega Jackpot at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Tracy Shepard, a 68-year-old retiree from Edgewood, Md., won a hefty $410,835 jackpot last night on a one-dollar Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpots® machine, a progressive game linked to all three of Delaware’s casinos. Mr. Shepard sat speechless before the winning slot machine for... - November 13, 2009 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Mimbeo.com Reaches 1,000 Vacation Rental Listings in Its First Month
Vacation rental owners and managers rush to take advantage of Mimbeo.com's free advertising platform. - November 12, 2009 - Mimbeo
Le Méridien Malta Appointed New Wedding Champion
Ms. Sarah Louise Nunn was appointed “Wedding Champion” of Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta. She speaks about her achievements and the necessity of her role, to exploit Le Méridien's possibilities as a Wedding Venue Provider. - November 12, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Weber’s Boutique Hotel and Restaurant Announces Photo Fan Contest on Facebook with a Grand Prize Poolside Café Suite
Ann Arbor-based Weber’s Boutique Hotel and Restaurant announces Good Times at Weber’s Photo Contest on its Facebook Fan Page. Weber’s worldwide clientele are uploading pictures of memorable moments at Weber’s for a chance to win a free night’s stay in Weber’s Poolside Café Suite and a $50 credit at Weber's award-winning Restaurant. - November 12, 2009 - Weber's Restaurant and Hotel
Radisson LAX to Participate in 12th Annual National Recycling Campaign
Guests and employees of Radisson LAX Hotel are encouraged to take the pledge to recycle more on America Recycles Day. - November 12, 2009 - Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
Kingston Plantation and Kingston Shores Hotels Are First in Myrtle Beach to be Green Certified
Myrtle Beach Resort at Kingston Shores and Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation are green certified by the Green Hospitality Alliance. They are the only hotels to receive the distinction in Myrtle Beach. Both hotels received a One Palmetto Tree ranking. The Green Hospitality Alliance is a program... - November 12, 2009 - Kingston Shores
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins More ‘Oscars’
Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands has been voted the ‘World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort,” for the second year running at the World Travel Awards 2009 grand finals held in London on Sunday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Awards Recognise Te Manava Luxury Villas as ‘Australasia’s Leading Villas’
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa (managed by Pacific Resort), Cook Islands has been voted “Australasia's Leading Villas” and “Cook Islands Leading Villas” at the World Travel Awards 2009 regional finals held in London on Saturday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Wilderness Wanders Excel in 2009 South Australian Tourism Awards
Recognised as Silver Medallist in the prestigious 2009 South Australian Tourism Awards, Wilderness Wanders Sightseeing and Outdoor Adventure Tours have made an outstanding contribution to the Eyre Peninsula Region with their New Tourism Development. Proprietor and Port Lincoln resident Phil Porter... - November 11, 2009 - Wilderness Wanders
Le Méridien Malta Awarded by Expedia: "Best Customer Selection 2008"
A total of 84 local hotels were invited to the 5th Expedia Malta Supplier Summit, held at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa last month. The summit was addressed by Diego J. Lofeudo, Director of Market Management, Eastern Mediterranean and Africa for Expedia, and Zigor Munoz, Market Revenue Manager for Malta, Israel and Cyprus. - November 11, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
An Increase in Revenues Set for Holiday Home Owners with the Launch of HolidayCube.com in Asia Pacific
HolidayCube is a new global holiday rentals website, launched in the thriving Asia Pacific region, dedicated to helping vacation property owners maximise their rental incomes. The site has been developed by holiday home owners who have over 14 years hands-on experience of owning and marketing their own holiday homes as well as a solid background in IT, to ensure both site usability and internet traffic are optimised. - November 11, 2009 - HolidayCube Pte Ltd
HotelTravel.com Launches 'Dynamic Rate Management System' for Partner Hotels
HotelTravel.com is developing and launching new proprietary ‘Dynamic Rate Management System’ software (DRMS) to make it easier for hotels to manage rates on the website. DRMS gives HotelTravel.com customers a better choice of possible hotels, while safeguarding rate parity for its travel industry partners. - November 11, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Introducing the Sukiyaki Feast at Sakura
Yokoso! Sakura now brings to Xiamen diners a real treat to savor - gourmet Sukiyaki at the Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen. This new found favorite, takes sautéing to a whole new level utilizing the traditional Japanese iron skillet. The complexity of this fine food combined with a knowledge of the story’s historical origin, and being enveloped in the cozy atmosphere of this Japanese restaurant allows you to experience a taste of the culture of Japan. - November 11, 2009 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Jay Lonewolf's "Ashes of Pompeii" Will be Featured in an Art Basel Preview November 13, 2009 at the Cummings Group Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale
Lonewolf’s latest exhibition will showcase two new works including "Silhouette Sins" along with "Twisted Threads of the Politically Dead" his recent additions to his Wall Street Manifesto series. - November 09, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
Amazing Christmas Market Tallinn - Relaxing Time at the Swissôtel Tallinn/ Estonia
The picturesque Town Hall Square of the medieval city of Tallinn is once more hosting the annual Christmas Market with its 64 wooden stalls. During the 40 day period from 29th November until 7th January 2010, visitors may stroll through this amazing festive scene with colourful lights and at the same time enjoy true Swiss hospitality during their stay at the Swissôtel Tallinn. - November 08, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Love Conquers All, Surrender. One Tropical Honeymoon Resorts Answer to an Ailing Economy.
When times are tough in the tourist industry, owners/operators are looking for ways to hang on. One resort in Santa Teresa Costa Rica has a unique way of responding to this problem. - November 07, 2009 - Red Palm Villas
Playa Palms Beach Hotel Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
It has been 10 years ago since Playa Palms Beach Hotel was completed and opened its’ doors to welcome the first guests. During the first seven years, the hotel operated under a different name. It has since 2006 been operating under the name Playa Palms Beach Hotel. Playa Palms Beach Hotel... - November 07, 2009 - Playa Palms Beach Hotel
What's New This Christmas in Manila Philippines? Yats Leisure Unveils Do-It-Yourself Private Wine Tasting Party.
New 2009 idea in celebrating Christmas in Manila Philippines is to hold a Private Wine Tasting at home or office. Yats Leisure organizes everything from wine to service, one-stop shopping for Christmas Party in Manila. - November 06, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Big Daddy Graham and Bill Haley’s Comets to Entertain in Dover This Month
Fire & Ice at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino is set to rock around the clock with the legendary Bill Haley’s Comets on Saturday, November 14 for two performances at 9:15 and 11:15 p.m. On Saturday, November 21, Philly comedian and radio personality, Big Daddy Graham will appear for one... - November 06, 2009 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Tailgating Redefined for College Football
Why settle for a seat cushion when you could have a leather couch and 4 bedrooms right around the corner from the stadium? A new website called CollegeWeekends.com is connecting football fans with game day rental properties in college towns. Local property owners are thrilled about the opportunity to make some extra money and hard core fans are cheering on their team in style. - November 05, 2009 - CollegeWeekends.com
Christmas Hotel Deals & Party Venues, New Years Eve Hotel Packages from Barcelo Hotels UK
Barceló Hotels UK has plenty of exciting ideas, live entertainment and indulgent gourmet dishes to get you and your team in the festive mood for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. - November 05, 2009 - Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, UK
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Provides Customers with Mobile for On-the-Go Service
Guests can now book and manage reservations worldwide for any Swissôtel Hotel via mobile phones as the company’s mobile Web site was launched today. The Swissôtel mobile site is automatically redirected on any Web-enabled mobile device from Swissôtel’s homepage, www.swissotel.com. - November 05, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
MTA’s Medical Tourism City Announces Over 600 Active Members
The Medical Tourism Association Announces over 600 Active Members in the Largest Social Network for Medical Tourism-Medical Tourism City. - November 04, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Best of Gaming Awards Announced
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino has been recognized as a “Best of Gaming” and “Best of Slots” winner for the seventh consecutive year in the annual reader and critic polls conducted by Casino Player and Strictly Slots, the nation’s leading consumer gaming... - November 04, 2009 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Sedona's El Portal Luxury Hotel Has a Holiday Gift for You
El Portal, Sedona’s luxury pet-friendly inn, makes the holidays even more enjoyable by gifting its guests with a free night’s lodging at this beautiful and unique hacienda which Harper’s Hideaway Report picks as one of the best hotels in America. - November 02, 2009 - El Portal Sedona Luxury Inn
Local Man Wins Big on Sports Betting at Dover Downs
A Magnolia, Del., man picked the right teams to win on his two 10-team parlay tickets last weekend at the Race & Sports Book at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. This week he cashed in his $100 and $20 tickets with each paying 800 to 1 odds. After the final score, the very happy Kent Countian... - November 01, 2009 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Yats Leisure Offers Picnic Packages at Clearwater Resort Picnic Venue Philippines
Yats Leisure's Clearwater Resort in Angeles Clark Philippines is preferred picnic venues in Philippines. Picnic packages include delectable picnic lunch prepared by fine dining Yats Restaurant makes picnic memorable. - November 01, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Becomes Russia’s Leading Hotel
Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy is proud to announce the receipt of the award of the World Travel Association (WTA), one of the world’s comprehensive travel trade polls. For the third year in a row the hotel was voted “Russia’s Leading Hotel” and the trophy was accepted by Jan Chovanec, General Manager and Tamara Afonina, PR & Communications Manager. - October 31, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
New Event Venue in Subic Philippines - Yats Leisure's Clearwater Resort
Yats Leisure opens Clearwater Resort in Angeles Clark Philippines – an American suburban lifestyle of leisure and laid-back quality living, with venues for events, wedding reception, company outings and team building. - October 30, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Loong Yuen Chinese Restaurant
The Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen’s Loong Yuen Chinese Restaurant has gone through brand new renovations and stands ready to warmly welcome guests in during its grand opening. - October 29, 2009 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts to Open Its First Hotel in the Middle East: Swissôtel Makkah in Saudi Arabia
Construction is under way on Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in the Middle East: Swissôtel Makkah in Saudi Arabia. The international hotel chain expects the hotel to open in January 2011. - October 29, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Halloween in Carvoeiro, Algarve
An American tradition to be enjoyed around the world. - October 29, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Travel Halong Bay Vietnam on Christmas and New Year Eve 2009
Bhaya Cruises, the premier cruise operator in Halong Bay Vietnam, has offered special cruises in Halong Bay on the Christmas and New year Eve 2009. Mr. Allan Tuppil, General Director of Bhaya Cruises said “Our exceptional cruises on Christmas and New Year Eve are sure to offer fantastic and... - October 28, 2009 - Bhaya Cruises
Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur Partners with illycaffè to Provide Guests the Ultimate Coffee Experience
Bar Captain, Shane Joshua Sta Maria emerged as 3rd runners up in Le Méridien’s “Taste of Discovery” Global Coffee Challenge - October 28, 2009 - Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
Radisson LAX Hotel Celebrates “Green” Hotels Association® Membership with a Green Halloween
A recycled-materials only Jack-O-Lantern contest, organic candy, and organic food and beverage options are featured as the Radisson celebrates a Green Halloween. - October 28, 2009 - Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
Castaway Resort-Koh Lipe Thailand’s Newest Up and Coming Destinations
Short introduction to one of Thailand’s newest up and coming destinations, an island called Koh Lipe that is situated nearly as far south on the Andaman coast as one can go without leaving Thailand. - October 27, 2009 - Castaway resorts
Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home Launches the New Domain .com
Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home launches, starting from today , the new website http://www.romesweethome.com . Rome Sweet Home is a company that manages more than 1500 apartments in Rome divided in luxury apartments, holiday apartments , last minute apartments and family apartments. Rome Sweet... - October 26, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home
HostelsClub.com Gives the US Dollar Its Value Back: US$1 = 1€
HostelsClub takes proactive measures to help travelers during the global economic crisis. - October 25, 2009 - HostelsClub
Eldora Mountain Resort 2009-2010 Season Pass Sale
The snow is falling at Eldora and the 2009-2010 season starts in less than a month. Your last chance to renew or to purchase a 09-10 Eldora Season Pass at the early price is this Sunday, October 25th, 2009. For all the details and to purchase go to www.eldora.com/tickets.season.html - October 23, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort
Inn-Credible Getaways
Select Registry Gift Certificates Promise Romantic Escapes - October 23, 2009 - Select Registry